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Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) is a series of conditions which allow AMEs to regular issue if the applicant meets the parameters of the CACI Condition Worksheet. The worksheets provide detailed instructions to the examiner and outline condition-specific requirements for the applicant. If the criteria are met, and the applicant is otherwise qualified, the AME may issue without contacting AMCD first. If the requirements are not met, the AME must defer the exam and send the supporting documents to the FAA. Bottom line:  If you have these conditions, I will be able to issue your certificate if you meet the conditions specified in the worksheets. CACIs with Certification Worksheets: Arthritis Asthma Bladder Cancer Breast Cancer C-ITP (Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia) Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Colitis Colon Cancer Essential Tremor Glaucoma Hepatitis C Hypertension Hypothyroidism Low Testosterone (Low T)/Hypogonadism Migraine an...

I perform second and third class FAA flight physicals. As a physician as well as a private pilot, my goal is to help you obtain your FAA medical certificate as expeditiously and hassle-free as possible. To that end, here are my recommendations: 1. If you are a member of AOPA (and why aren't you?), go to their website and fill out Turbo Medical. This will identify any potential problems and enable you to check out their approved medication list. 2. Go to MedXpress, the FAA's website where you can actually complete your application form prior to your physical. They will email you a Confirmation number which you will then forward to me at KummerMD@gmail.com.  Please also send me a pdf of your actual application. 3. If I identify any potential problems based on my review of your application, I will delineate to you the documents that will be required prior to your physical. This will help me expedite your certificate. Example problems are High Blood Pressure, Diabetes. Kid...